FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front passenger airbag assembly.


  1. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Vehicle not Involved in Collision)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Visually check for defects with the front passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:


      • Cuts on the instrument panel safety pad assembly around the front passenger airbag assembly

      • Small cracks on the instrument panel safety pad assembly around the front passenger airbag assembly

      • Significant discoloration on the instrument panel safety pad assembly around the front passenger airbag assembly

      OK
      No defects are found.

      If any defects are found, replace the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly with a new one.

  2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Visually check for defects with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips


      • Cuts

      • Small cracks

      • Significant discoloration

      • Cracks or other damage to the connector

      • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel safety pad assembly or instrument panel reinforcement

      OK
      No defects are found.

      If any defects are found, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one.